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After nine full weeks of college football, ESPN’s writers get a chance to check their work.

On Tuesday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN), the College Football Playoff committee will release the first of its six rankings. ESPN’s writers have chosen their four playoff teams after all the relevant action each week this season and two things have remained consistent: Georgia and Ohio State have made every ballot, every week.

The Buckeyes and Bulldogs did nothing to change that Saturday. Ohio State actually trailed with less than 10 mintutes to play in the fourth quarter against Penn State before a touchdown barrage allowed them to win easily. As impressive as that fourth quarter was, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau stole the show. He become one of three FBS players over the past 15 seasons with two sacks, a forced fumble, fumble recovery, an interception and a touchdown in a single game, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

Meanwhile Georgia jumped out to a 28-3 halftime lead over rival Florida in Jacksonville. Tight end Brock Bowers continued to show why he’s the best player at his position in the country with four catches for 125 yards and a touchdown in the opening half.

Michigan, Oregon and Tennessee won convincingly, while Clemson and Alabama took the week off.

With all that in mind, here’s a look at how ESPN’s college football reporters see the current playoff picture.


Andrea Adelson: 1. Tennessee 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Michigan
Blake Baumgartner: 1. Georgia 2. Tennessee 3. Ohio State 4. Michigan
Kyle Bonagura: 1. Georgia 2. Tennessee 3. Ohio State. 4. Alabama
Bill Connelly: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Tennessee 4. Michigan
Heather Dinich: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Tennessee 4. Michigan
David Hale: 1. Ohio State 2. Tennessee 3. Georgia 4. Clemson
Chris Low: 1. Tennessee 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Michigan
Harry Lyles Jr.: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Tennessee 4. Michigan
Ryan McGee: 1. Georgia 2. Tennessee 3. Ohio State 4. Oregon
Adam Rittenberg: 1. Tennessee 2. Ohio State 3. Georgia 4. Michigan
Alex Scarborough: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Tennessee 4. Michigan
Mark Schlabach: 1. Tennessee 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Michigan
Paolo Uggetti: 1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Tennessee 4. Oregon
Tom VanHaaren: 1. Tennessee 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Michigan
Dave Wilson: 1. Ohio State 2. Georgia 3. Tennessee 4. Michigan

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Army to allow alcohol sales at football games

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WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army will begin selling alcoholic beverages at football games at Michie Stadium beginning with its game Friday against Tarleton State, athletic director Tom Theodorakis announced Wednesday.

Army was the last service academy to not sell alcohol at football games. Air Force began sales in 2017 and Navy in 2021.

“The opportunity to purchase alcohol has become common practice at college athletic venues across the country, and we’re pleased to introduce it here at West Point as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the gameday experience,” Theodorakis said, adding that Army is committed to ensuring a safe and family-friendly environment for fans.

Fans will be able to purchase beer and ready-to-drink cocktails with a limit of two drinks per transaction. A portion of the revenue from alcohol sales will help support Army’s other 29 sports.

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Harvard-Yale rivalry to return to Fenway in 2026

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BOSTON — Harvard and Yale will play The Game at Fenway Park next season, the second time the rivalry has moved to the historic home of the Boston Red Sox.

The Nov. 21, 2026, game will be the 142nd meeting between the Ivy League schools — the third most-played rivalry in college football. Yale leads the series 71-61-8, including the last three years.

Harvard won the 2018 game 45-27 at Fenway, the first time The Game was played off campus since an 1894 meeting that was so violent the Harvard faculty voted to disband the football program.

Fenway has hosted football since its opening year in 1912, and it served as the home of the AFL’s Boston Patriots from 1963-68. More recently, the ballpark has hosted some Boston College and high school football games and the Fenway Bowl.

Fenway also has hosted concerts, Shakespeare in the Park, big air skiing, Irish hurling and pickleball.

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Sources: Tide DL Keenan (ankle) out for opener

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Alabama will be without team captain and starting defensive tackle Tim Keenan III for Saturday’s opener against Florida State after he suffered a high ankle sprain Tuesday in practice, sources told ESPN.

Keenan was scheduled to undergo a tightrope surgical procedure Wednesday and is expected to miss multiple games, but sources said Alabama expects him back at some point this season. The Crimson Tide face UL Monroe in Week 2, Wisconsin in Week 3 and then have a bye week before traveling to Georgia for the SEC opener on Sept. 27.

Coach Kalen DeBoer said earlier Wednesday on the SEC coaches teleconference that Keenan was still being evaluated after suffering a lower-body injury and would “probably not” be full go for the game.

Keenan, a fifth-year senior, is one of the anchors of an Alabama defensive line that should be one of the strengths of the team. He’s a two-year starter and one of the strongest leaders on the team. Redshirt freshman Jeremiah Beaman and true freshman London Simmons are next in line to step in for Keenan, who was second on the team a year ago with 7.5 tackles for loss.

Offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts‘ status for Saturday’s opener remains uncertain, according to DeBoer. The fifth-year senior, who has started 21 games over the past two seasons, has been “very limited” in recent practices as he works his way through the NCAA concussion protocol.

The Crimson Tide were already going to be without starting running back Jam Miller, who dislocated his collarbone in a scrimmage and will miss multiple games. DeBoer told ESPN last week he expected Miller to be back for the Georgia game.

On3.com was the first to report the news of Keenan’s surgery and the expectation he would miss multiple games.

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